Dill Reverse Baked Salmon
Flaky salmon fillets baked with a vibrant dill crust and citrus notes, requiring minimal effort for maximum flavor. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4, skin-on (6 oz each, 24 oz total) salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1, sliced into thin rounds lemon
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a baking sheet.
- Step 2: Rub 2 tbsp olive oil over salmon, then season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 3: Mix 2 tbsp fresh dill, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/4 cup water in a bowl.
- Step 4: Spoon dill mixture over salmon fillets, then top with lemon slices.
- Step 5: Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Step 6: Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
